Twente vs Groningen: match statistics
Twente displays solid home form with a 45% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference (+7). The hosts maintain a high average xG (2.21) in home matches, indicating their offensive efficiency. Groningen is experiencing a crisis of form with four losses in their last five matches and only 0.6 points per match during this period. The visitors have a negative goal difference away (-4) and a high average of goals conceded (1.55), making them vulnerable to defensive errors. Twente should capitalize on the home advantage and the opponent's poor form, although their recent form (1.2 PPG) is not impressive. Considering all statistics, we expect a home victory, although Groningen may put up resistance, hence a moderate probability of a draw.
Twente vs Groningen: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Twente played Groningen in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Twente: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Groningen: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Twente scores 1.61 and concedes 1.09 goals per match. Groningen scores 1.30 and concedes 1.30. League average: 3.21 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Twente 61%, Groningen 48%. Over 2.5: Twente 39%, Groningen 48%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Twente has higher xG: 2.10 vs 1.73. Twente: 19.1 shots per match, Groningen: 15.7.
Match halves
Twente: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 1.09. Groningen: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Twente: 46-60 (10 goals). Groningen: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.21 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Twente displays solid home form with a 45% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference (+7). The hosts maintain a high average xG (2.21) in home matches, indicating their offensive efficiency. Groningen is experiencing a crisis of form with four losses in their last five matches and only 0.6 points per match during this period. The visitors have a negative goal difference away (-4) and a high average of goals conceded (1.55), making them vulnerable to defensive errors. Twente should capitalize on the home advantage and the opponent's poor form, although their recent form (1.2 PPG) is not impressive. Considering all statistics, we expect a home victory, although Groningen may put up resistance, hence a moderate probability of a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Twente | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Twente is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Twente · 0.6 pts / match - Groningen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Twente is 24% better for: goals scored per match.
1.61 goals / match - Twente · 1.3 goals / match - Groningen
Twente is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.09 goals / match - Twente · 1.3 goals / match - Groningen
Twente scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
Groningen scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Twente keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Twente
Over / Under - Groningen
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Twente is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Twente · 1.3 pts / match - Groningen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Twente - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Twente
Groningen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Twente | Liga | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.70 | 3.21 | ▼ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 61% | 64% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 62% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 18% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 82% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 85% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Twente 0 - 1 - 0 Groningen. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Twente vs Groningen?
The Eredivisie match finished Twente 2:1 Groningen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Twente vs Groningen?
Twente score 1.61 goals per game on average and Groningen 1.30. The Eredivisie average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Twente's matches and 48% of Groningen's.
What form are Twente and Groningen in?
Over the last 5 games Twente have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Groningen 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Twente vs Groningen?
The statistical background for Twente vs Groningen — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.